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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.23, 1,221.93 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.23, 1,221.93 and 448.92 is: 673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.23 : 1,221.93 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.23/1,221.93 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.23x = 1,221.93 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.23x = 548,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,548.82/814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.70

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